- Mission Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Highland High (3600:1 vs. 349.8:1).
- Highland High reported a higher graduating cohort than Mission Academy (615 vs. 149).
- Highland High reported a higher sat/act participation than Mission Academy (461 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Highland High reported a higher chronically absent students than Mission Academy (758 vs. 515).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Highland High reported a higher graduating cohort than Mission Academy (615 vs. 149).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Highland High reported a higher sat/act participation than Mission Academy (461 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Highland High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mission Academy (83 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Mission Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Highland High (3600:1 vs. 349.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
30 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Mission Academy
1 metric was reported by Mission Academy. Comparable data for Highland High is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
2
Reported Only at Highland High
3 metrics were reported by Highland High. Comparable data for Mission Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
82%
AP courses offered
16
AP enrollment
424
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Mission Academy
$40,687.5
Highland High
$15,959.7
Local revenue share
Mission Academy
3.4%
Highland High
21.7%
State revenue share
Mission Academy
96.3%
Highland High
67.2%
Federal revenue share
Mission Academy
0.3%
Highland High
11.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mission Academy
100%
Highland High
33.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.